Answers

Subtract 50/30 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

42/24 - 50/30 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/120 - 200/120 = 210 - 200/120 = 10/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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